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I wasn't sitting around socializing with the adults.’ Being a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters was an excellent match for Jellison. “It’s a perfect excuse to borrow a kid for an afternoon. My nieces are 16 and they live in Nebraska, so I don’t have any family kids around. It seerned like one of those situations that would be a good thing for me to try, said Jellison. Jellison learned about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in her youth. “Back when I was a teenager my first boss had done it. I kind of just kept it in the back of my head as something I should check out one day: J.B. Spilker/ For St. George Neighborhoods Connie Jellison of Ivins volunteers with Big. Brothers Big Sisters, the Ivins Fire Department and writes to seven servicemen. with Big Brothers Big Sisters As a mentor Jellison has started four months ago. to. serve in the program. “After paramedic school I seen an improvement with “Tt really. doesn’t take that her child in the program. was looking for something “Even just from a couple of much time; said Jellison. “I else that kind of pulled the focus away from the fire, so months I've seen an increase -work 40 hours on my fullin confidence with her deci- _time job pius the 12 hours I wouldn't get burned out ~sion-making.” at the firfire station, and I can _fromit Plus, Jellison enjoys the still find an hour or more to Jellison die have any service. “I get a kick out of spend as a big sister.” children, but she has always doing stuff for people, the When spending time with had a soft spot for them. “When I first joined the fire fact that it doesn’t take any her little sister, Jellison said special skills. You just get to their time is precious. “I live department I was given the school force. Whenever we basically be a kid for five to with my pager 24-7 except would have family nights I six hours a month? when I'm with Alicia. I leave was always out playing with Jellison finds ample time it at home, and it is just us fortwo hours’ _ “I also write the soldiers; said Jellison. Jellison said she enjoys writing those wio are serv- ing our country through the Armed Forces. “I do them through an organization in Ohio’ Jellison has about seven soldiers she writes. “They get weekly letters about what I did this week, and no religion, and no politics. Then once a month I send out a care package. I’ve been doing that for about three years. I love the soldiers;’ said Jellison. Jellison said she loves to serve and give to the comONLY $1339, ~ Best price in the neighborhood! munity. Immaculate town home, shows like new! 3bd/2ba. 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